There was one thing the Taiyin Saintess did not quite understand.
"They're targeting your Divine Firmament Sword Sect, not me. Why should I wade into this mess with you?"
Ying Huaixu hurriedly explained, "No, no, no. What are you thinking? What you said only means they aren't openly targeting you. But think about the information we got from your Old Ancestor earlier."
"These people covet the gold in our world. How could they possibly let you off, when you're someone who can actually use gold?"
The Taiyin Saintess fell somewhat silent.
She understood his reasoning. In truth, she wanted to say that she had a way out and did not need to fight these people to the bitter end.
Besides, doing so did not fit her usual cautious approach.
Ying Huaixu pointed at the rabbit perched on his shoulder.
"Look at your Old Ancestor. He turned into this Biyang just to kill Outsiders."
"If the Outsiders find out your Old Ancestor isn't dead, do you honestly think they'll treat you any better than us?"
"And you need to understand something. We have the Key now. If I want to, I can open this world's Treasury at any time."
"But what happens after we open the Treasury? The Outsiders will get anxious. They might force their way down here then."
"And I'm bringing you into the fold now so you can get used to the intensity before the Outsiders force their way here."
The rabbit was furious.
"First Yin, can you fucking read a few more books? The things coming out of your mouth are far too crude."
The Taiyin Saintess sighed.
Because she really had no way to refute him now.
Everything Ying Huaixu said was right.
Especially after learning some truths about the world, she became even more certain